US Bridges

Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.7E of Pleasanton · Structure no. 000000000540025

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 407 15
CrossesTrib. to Mine Creek
Location2.7E of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16802, -94.66629
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic460 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 407 15 over Trib. to Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.